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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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