Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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