Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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