Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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