Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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