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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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