Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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