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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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