Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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