Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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