Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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