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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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