Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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