Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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