Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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