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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want 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 desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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