Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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