Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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