Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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