Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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