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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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