Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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