Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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