Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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