Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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