Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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