Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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