Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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