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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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