Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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