Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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