Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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