Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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