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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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