Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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