Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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