Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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