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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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