Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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