Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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