Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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