Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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