Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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