Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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