Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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