Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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