Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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