Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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