Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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