Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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