Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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