Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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