Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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