Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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