Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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