Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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