Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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