Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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