Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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