Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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