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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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