Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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