Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important 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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