Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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