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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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