Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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