Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources