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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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