Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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