Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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