Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the 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 exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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