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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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