Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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