Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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