Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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