Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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