Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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