Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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