Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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