Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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