Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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