Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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