Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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