Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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