Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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