Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Book About Open Education