Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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