Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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