Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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