Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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