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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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