Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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