Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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