Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp 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 growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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