Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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