Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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