Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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