Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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