Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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