Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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