Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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