Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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