Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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