Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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