Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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