Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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