Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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