Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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