Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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