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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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