Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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