Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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