Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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