Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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