Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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