Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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