Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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