Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators 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 respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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