Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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