Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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