Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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