Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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