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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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