Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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