Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book 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 examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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