Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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