Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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