Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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