Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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