Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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