Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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