Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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