Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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