Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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