Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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