Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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