Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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