Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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