Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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