Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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