Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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