Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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