Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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