Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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