Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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