Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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