Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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