Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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