Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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