Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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