Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students 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 a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know 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 demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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