Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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