Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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