Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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