Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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