Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key 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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