Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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