Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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