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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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