Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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