Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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