Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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