Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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