Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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