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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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