Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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