Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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