Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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