Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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