Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. People 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 meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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