Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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