Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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