Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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