Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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