Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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