Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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