Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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