Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting 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 describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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