Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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