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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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