Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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