Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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