Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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