Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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