Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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