Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want 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 the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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