Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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