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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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