Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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