Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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