Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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