Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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