Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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