Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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