Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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