Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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