Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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