Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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