Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes 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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