Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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