Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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