Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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