Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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