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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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