Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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