Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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