Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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