Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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