Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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