Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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