Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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