Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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