Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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