Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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