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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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