Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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