Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners 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 variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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