Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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