Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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