Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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