Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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