Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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