Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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