Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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