Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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