Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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