Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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