Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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