Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sudan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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