Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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