Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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