Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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