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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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