Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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