Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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