Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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