Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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