Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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