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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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