Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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