Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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