Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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