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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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