Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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