Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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