Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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