Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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