Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive 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 courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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