Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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