Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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