Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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