Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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