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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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