Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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