Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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