Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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