Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. 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 need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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