Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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