Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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