Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers 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 meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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