Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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