Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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