Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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