Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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