Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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