Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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