Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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