Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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