Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally 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 topics that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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