Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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