Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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