Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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