Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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