Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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