Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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