Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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