Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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