Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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