Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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