Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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