Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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