Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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