Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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