Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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