Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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