Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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