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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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