Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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