Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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