Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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