Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources