Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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