Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Open Educational Practices