Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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