Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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