Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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