Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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