Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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