Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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