Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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