Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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