Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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