Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes 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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