Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors 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 expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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