Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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