Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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