Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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