Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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