Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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