Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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