Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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