Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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