Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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