Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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