Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to 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 desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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