Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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