Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists 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 handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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