Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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