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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive 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 we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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