Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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