Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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