Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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