Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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