Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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