Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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