Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. 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. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources