Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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