Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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