Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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