Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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