Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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