Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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