Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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