Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of 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 expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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