Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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