Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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