Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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