Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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