Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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