Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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