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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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