Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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