Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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