Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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