Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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