Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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