Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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