Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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