Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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