Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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