Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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