Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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