Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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