Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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