Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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