Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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