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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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