Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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