Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education