Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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