Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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