Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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