Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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