Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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