Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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