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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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