Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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