Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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