Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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