Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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