Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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