Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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