Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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