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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources