Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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