Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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