Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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