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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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