Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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