Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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