Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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