Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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