Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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