Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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