Find out more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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