Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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