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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the 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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