Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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