Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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