Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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