Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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