Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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