Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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