Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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