Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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