Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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