Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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