Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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