Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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