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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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