Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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