Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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