Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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