Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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