Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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