Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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