Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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