Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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