Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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