Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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