Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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