Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key 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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