Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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