Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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