Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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