Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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