Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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