Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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