Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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