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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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