Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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