Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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