Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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