Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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