Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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