Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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