Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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