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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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