Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education