Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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