Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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