Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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