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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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