Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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