Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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