Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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