Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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