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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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