Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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