Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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