Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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