Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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