Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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