Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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