Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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