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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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