Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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