Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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