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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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