Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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