Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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