Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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