Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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