Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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