Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers 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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