Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)