Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond 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 educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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