Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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