Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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