Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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