Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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