Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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