Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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