Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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