Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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