Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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