Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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