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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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