Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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