Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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