Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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