Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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