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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources