Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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