Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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