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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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