Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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