Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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