Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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