Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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