Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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