Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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