Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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