Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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