Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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