Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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