Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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