Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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