Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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