Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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