Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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