Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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