Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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