Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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