Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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