Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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