Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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