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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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