Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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