Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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