Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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