Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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