Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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