Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education