Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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