Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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