Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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