Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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