Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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