Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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