Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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