Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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